June, July, and August 2019 Summer Event Guide

Summer Event Guide Duluth Public Libraries | June - August 2019

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Free events for the entire community

Hours & Locations 520 West Superior Street • 218.730.4200

Contents Hours and Locations Summer Reading City Council Reading Challenge Main Library Kaleidoscope Mt. Royal Branch West Duluth Branch Friends of the Library Duluth Library Foundation

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Event Information Events with this icon have limited space and require registration.

Register online: www.duluthlibrary.org/programs-events Or register by phone: Main Library events: 218.730.4200 Mount Royal Branch events: 218.730.4290 West Duluth Branch events: 218.730.4280 Please note that all children under 8 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.

Photos may be taken for promotional purposes at library events. If you do not wish to be photographed, please talk to library staff.

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Monday 10:00 am-8:00 pm Tuesday 10:00 am-6:00 pm Wednesday 10:00 am-6:00 pm Thursday 10:00 am-8:00 pm Friday 10:00 am-6:00 pm Saturday Closed*

105 Mt. Royal Shopping Circle • 218.730.4290

Monday 10:00 am-8:00 pm Tuesday 10:00 am-6:00 pm Wednesday 10:00 am-8:00 pm Thursday 10:00 am-6:00 pm Friday 10:00 am-6:00 pm Saturday Closed

5830 Grand Avenue • 218.730.4280

Monday 10:00 am-6:00 pm Tuesday 10:00 am-8:00 pm Wednesday 10:00 am-6:00 pm Thursday 10:00 am-8:00 pm Friday 10:00 am-6:00 pm Saturday Closed All DPL locations will be closed: Thursday, July 4 • Independence Day Monday, September 2 • Labor Day *Closed Saturdays May 25 - August 31

Summer Reading 2019

Monday, June 3 through Friday, August 16 Sign up at www.duluthlibrary.org to participate.

Log the time you spend reading and complete summer challenges to earn badges and great prizes!

Use the time tracker on the next page to keep track of your reading time! All prizes must be picked up by Friday, August 30th.

Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers

Log time spent reading, talking, writing, playing, and singing with your child for them to earn prizes this summer! Read, talk, write, play, and sing for 20 hours to complete the program and earn a free book for your child. Log beyond 20 hours for more chances to win! The more time spent on these early literacy activities, the more entries you earn into the grand prize drawing for a chance to win one of two $50.00 Barnes & Noble gift cards.

Teens

Log your reading time to earn prizes this summer!

Any reading counts — including e-books and audiobooks. Read just 5 hours to earn a chance to win the grand prize: one of four $75.00 VISA gift cards, donated by U.S. Bank. Keep reading for more chances to win! The more you read, the more drawing entries you earn. At 20 hours of reading time you also earn a free book!

Kids

Log your reading time to earn prizes this summer!

Any reading counts — including e-books and audiobooks. Read or be read to for 20 hours and earn a free book. Keep reading beyond 20 hours for more chances to win!

The more you read, the more entries you earn into the grand prize drawing for a chance to win one of two $50.00 Barnes & Noble gift cards.

Adults

Because grown ups can have fun, too! Every adult who registers will be entered into a weekly drawing for a $5 gift card to Caribou Coffee, a DPL mug OR bag, and coffee from the Duluth Coffee Company.

The more hours you read (including ebooks and audiobooks) the more chances you have of winning weekly and monthly prizes to Dairy Queen, Caribou Coffee, The Great Harvest Bread Co., Barnes & Noble, The Zenith Bookstore and The Bookstore at Fitger’s. Earn reading badges along the way!

Try our Summer Reading Challenge! Read 75 hours between June 3rd and August 16th (about 1 hour a day) to be eligible to win a $75 gift card to Barnes & Noble. The Grand Prize includes a $100 gift certificate to The Bookstore at Fitger’s. You could also win by writing book reviews, downloading books, going to book clubs, visiting our great sponsors, and completing the “It’s Showtime” Challenge!

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Summer Reading 2019

Monday, June 3 through Friday, August 16

Sign up at duluthlibrary.org and participate for a chance to win prizes! Small prizes are earned after 5 and 10 hours.

After 20 hours, you’ve earned a free book! Do you want to track your time on paper too? Use the tracker below to color one character for 15 minutes read. Log time online, or bring this sheet to any DPL location by August 16.

Prizes must be picked up by Friday, August 30.

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Thanks to our Summer Reading Program sponsors!

West Duluth American Legion Post #71 Sons of the American Legion American Legion Auxiliary

City Council Reading Challenge June 3 through September 30, 2019

Children entering kindergarten through 5th grade are encouraged to read the City Council’s favorite children’s books! Read at least 5 of the books to earn an invitation to a special celebration reception at City Hall on October 22nd. Pick up your City Council Reading Challenge Tracker at any library location.

Mayor Emily Larson Legend of the Lady Slipper by Lise Lunge-Larsen & Margi Preus Council President Noah Hobbs Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak Councilor Gary Anderson Frederick by Leo Lionni Councilor Zach Filipovich Make Way for Ducklings by Robert McCloskey Councilor Arik Forsman James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl Councilor Joel Sipress A Bad Beginning by Lemony Snicket Councilor Renee Van Nett Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White Councilor Em Westerlund Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey

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Storytimes Baby & Toddler Storytime, Weekly 20 minutes of simple stories and fingerplays for infants to 3-yearolds, with a grown-up. Meet in the Youth Services area.

Every Wednesday 10:15 am Preschool Storytime, Weekly 30 minutes of stories, songs and fingerplays for 3-to-5-year-olds.

Grown-ups may attend or may treat this as a first independent activity for their preschoolers. Meet in the Youth Services area.

Every Wednesday 11:15 am Squad Car Storytime A Duluth police officer will join us and read stories in the Youth Services area. Held every other week.

Wed. June 5, 19 3:45 pm Wed. July 17, 31 3:45 pm Wed. August 28 3:45 pm Special Musical Storytime Children will enjoy plenty of dancing, singing, and early literacy fun as these storytimes are hosted by musical friends of the library. *Please note: these are in place of the regular weekly storytimes. Special Musical Storyimes will be in the Gold Room.

Wed. July 10 10:15 am & 11:15 am Robi Meyerson Wed. July 17 10:15 am & 11:15 am Judy Swedberg Wed. July 24 10:15 am & 11:15 am Robi Meyerson Wed. July 31 10:15 am & 11:15 am Judy Swedberg Wed. August 7 10:15 am & 11:15 am Judy Swedberg Storytime Stay and Play Stay and play after storytime in the Green Room for large motor and imaginative play provided by Duluth Parks and Recreation.

For children birth through preschool.

Wed. June 19, 26 10:30 am-12:30 pm Wed. July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 10:30 am-12:30 pm Wed. August 7, 14, 21, 28 10:30 am-12:30 pm

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Bayfront Story and Play Bayfront Festival Park 350 Harbor Dr, Duluth, MN

Bring your own picnic and blanket and join us for a family story time at Bayfront Park. Stories, songs, and fingerplays will begin at the scheduled time. Families are welcome to play and picnic before and after the storytime. Duluth Parks & Recreation will be there with extra equipment for young children to play with.

Mon. June 10 11:30 am Mon. June 24 6:00 pm Mon. July 8 6:00 pm Mon. July 22 11:30 am Mon. August 5 11:30 am Mon. August 19 6:00 pm

Kids & Families Summer Reading Kick-Off Kick off the library’s summer reading program with the Duluth Huskies! Join us to hear stories read by Huskies players. Stay to get their autographs, take a picture with Harley D. Huskie and Clifford the Big Red Dog, and try your hand at dunking a special guest in the dunk tank! Every child registered for the summer reading program will receive one free ticket to the Duluth Huskies Books & Baseball game on July 14, 2019. (See page 13) Tue. June 18 11:00 am-12:30 pm Library Plaza Fun for Kids!

Looking for fun and free activities for kids this summer? Drop in Thursdays for our weekly event Fun for Kids! Each week there will be crafts, games, or other activities for kids entering grades K-5.

Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

Thu. June 20-Aug. 29 10:30 am-1:00 pm Green Room

LEGO® at the Library Bring your imagination and the library will supply the LEGO® bricks! For kids entering grades K-5. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

Fri. June 21 10:30 am-11:30 am Green Room Fri. July 26 10:30 am-11:30 am Green Room Fri. August 23 10:30 am-11:30 am Green Room

Smallfoot Rated PG; 1h 49m Fri. August 2 10:30 am Green Room

The Dollipops Get ready to sing, dance, and laugh with the engaging, high-energy, highly interactive new kids’ show – The Dollipops! “Dolli” and “Pop” are sisters who have traveled all the way from Sweet Tart City to bring you on a magical and musical road trip that is sure to get kids (and their parents!) moving, grooving, and making memories.

Dolli and Pop use music to allow kids the chance to use their imaginations, to sing and dance along, and even to enjoy their very own four and a half minutes of fame!

Tue. June 25 10:30 am-11:15 am Green Room

Old MacDonald Had a Banjo Old MacDonald Had a Banjo imagines a farm full of songs bursting out to entertain, educate, and involve the audience in singing, movement, and silliness. Folk musician Paul Imholte plays the part of Old MacDonald as he sings original and classic children’s songs. During the show, Paul will play fiddle, guitar, hammered dulcimer, autoharp, cello, harmonica, spoons, jaw harp, and, of course, banjo. Children and adults alike will leave the show singing and enjoying this energetic program.

Wed. July 10 1:30 pm-2:15 pm Green Room

Brodini Comedy Magic Show Lincoln Park Middle School 3215 W. 3rd St., Duluth

The Brodini Comedy Magic Show offers fun and exciting magic tricks that are so cool you won’t believe your eyes!

Magician Graylyn Morris will raise spirits and test kids’ powers of concentration as he manipulates ropes, scarves, balls, and other magician props in a perplexing “now you see it, now you don’t” performance! This family-friendly program is for all ages.

Mon. June 17 1:00 pm-2:00 pm

LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part Fri. August 16 10:30 am

Rated PG; 1h 47m Green Room

Wonder Rated PG; 1h 53m Fri. August 30 10:30 am Green Room

Brave Girls and Wise Women with Rose Arrowsmith DeCoux Hear how Tatterhood battles a band of trolls, Manka solves impossible riddles, and Vasalisa dares to knock at the witch’s door with this storytelling adventure! Daring heroines reclaim fairytales as fierce, funny, and feminine. Program is intended for youth ages 7-12, but appropriate and enjoyable for teens, mixed age audiences, and adults.

Fri. August 9 10:30 am Green Room

Use Your Library Port Card all summer long!

Yes, you can use your Library Port Card all summer! Equal access for every Duluth Public School student, and the ability to check out up to 5 items at any DPL location with NO late fees! Use your student ID number to check out ebooks, audiobooks, electronic magazines, and so much more!

Get started today at www.libraryport.org

Movies for Kids Fridays at 10:30 am in the Green Room. For kids in grades K-5. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse Rated PG; 1h 56m Fri. June 28 10:30 am Green Room A Dog’s Way Fri. July 5 10:30 am

Rated PG; 1h 36m Green Room

Mary Poppins Returns Fri. July 12 10:30 am

Rated PG; 2h 10m Green Room Norm of the North: Keys to the Kingdom Not Rated; 1h 49m Fri. July 19 10:30 am Green Room

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Teens Teen Scene All teens welcome! Games, movies, crafts, book discussions, and more. Pizza while it lasts. For teens entering grades 6-12.

Thu. June 6 4:00-6:00 pm Library Plaza Messy Art & Water Balloon Games - Prepare to get messy and wet!

Thu. August 1 4:00-6:00 pm Green Room Paint Day - Relax and paint with acrylics or watercolors.

Anime & Manga Club Anime, manga, cosplay, food, and games! Pizza while it lasts. For teens entering grades 6-12.

Thu. June 20 4:00-6:00 pm Green Room Cosplay Contest – Come dressed in your best Cosplay for a chance for prizes including gift cards to Barnes & Noble.

Thu. July 18 4:00-6:00 pm Green Room Candy Tapeball – Candy Galore for the fastest fingers!

Thu. August 15 4:00-6:00 pm Green Room Create & Play – Make buttons and keychains and play Wii U.

Adults

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Book Bingo If you like bingo, you’ll love book bingo – instead of numbers we draw book titles! Bring your lunch and play to win a gift card to Barnes & Noble.

Mon. June 24 noon-1:00 pm Green Room Mon. July 22 noon-1:00 pm Green Room Mon. August 19 noon-1:00 pm Green Room

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Undocumented: Great Lakes Poets Laureate on Social Justice Join us for this gathering of poets laureate from the Great Lakes region reading from the new anthology Undocumented: Great Lakes Poets Laureate on Social Justice. The evening of poetry and activism features poet laureate recipients from the Great Lakes region, including Deborah Cooper, Ken McCullough, Howard Paap, Sheila Packa, and Ellie Schoenfeld. Books will be available for purchase and signing.

Thu. June 27 5:30-7:15 pm Green Room

City Sounds: Concerts on the Plaza

Thursdays • 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Join us for the sound of big bands, rain or shine! Chairs will be set up, but feel free to bring your own.

Thu. July 18 Duluth Symphonic Winds Community Band Thu. July 25 Big Time Jazz Orchestra Thu. August 1 Windjammers

Food Truck Friday Back by popular demand! Duluth food truck favorites will be on the library plaza for lunch. Check our Facebook and Twitter pages for the latest #FoodTruckFriday updates. For all ages. Come hungry! Food Truck Fridays run June 21 through August 30!

Fridays 11:00 am-2:00 pm Library Plaza Free Movie Fridays Popcorn available while supplies last.

Fri. June 21, 28 2:00 pm Fri. July 5, 12, 19, 26 2:00 pm Fri. August 2, 9, 16 2:00 pm

Bob will share how to explore the wonders of the moon from your front yard. He’ll also talk about the Apollo missions and NASA’s plan to return there in 2024. Afterward, catch an advanced screening of “Chasing the Moon” a three-part miniseries from American Experience premiering July 8th on PBS North. You’ll also be able to touch a real moon rock! Register for this event at www.wdse.org/ChasingTheMoon Mon. June 24 5:00-7:00 pm Green Room

Chasing the Moon Together with PBS North and author Bob King, DPL is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the moon landing!

Thu. August 8 North Shore Big Band Thu. August 15 Blue Water Big Band Resisting Removal: The Sandy Lake Tragedy of 1850 Join Colin Mustful, author of the novel, Resisting Removal: The Sandy Lake Tragedy of 1850. He will speak about his new novel, as well as the Sandy Lake Tragedy, his experience publishing, his MFA program in Creative Writing, and his recent challenges navigating this important and sensitive history. Books will be available for purchase.

Thu. July 11 6:00-7:30 pm Green Room Hand Bookbinding and Book Repair Visit with books and find out how and why each is the way it is well beyond their shapes and sizes. How are they constructed?

Do they serve their owners well? How will they hold up over the years? Can my aging favorites be resurrected? You’ll learn how they’re put together, how they wear, where they commonly come apart, and ways that they may be brought back to health. Bring old books of your own for examination by Jon Hinkel, Proprietor, Printer, and Bookbinder at Tight Squeek Press.

Thu. August 22 6:00-7:00 pm Green Room

Kaleidoscope Kenny Ahern - Kenny Ahern’s shows are filled with AMAZING comedy antics, HILARIOUS physical comedy, and FUN audience play! Kenny’s family stage show “To Laugh is to Live!” is a delightful escapade for all ages!

Tue. July 9 10:30 am & 1:30 pm* Main Library Plaza Siama - Kids and families will be encouraged to sing along in Kikongo, Lingala and English while hearing fun stories that bring Siama’s rural Bas Congo childhood to life. It’s a joy to immerse yourself in happy African music with Siama and Dallas, so don’t miss it!

Tue. July 16 10:30 am & 1:30 pm* Main Library Plaza

Laura Ernst - If you’re looking for something new and exciting, you’ve found it.

Laura is a juggler, acrobat, and aerialist. With something for everyone, Laura has a variety of stunts that range from death-defying to ridiculously funny.

Tue. July 23 10:30 am & 1:30 pm* Main Library Plaza

Jim Gill - Jim Gill offers more than a show to watch. Each concert is an opportunity for family play! Jim strums energetic rhythms on his banjo while everyone claps, sings, dances and even sneezes along to the silly and inspiring musical games that he creates.

Tue. July 30 10:30 am & 1:30 pm* Main Library Plaza

The Teddy Bear Band - The Teddy Bear Band is back! Everyone will gain an appreciation of their own abilities by singing, dancing and interacting with the band, each other, and a human-sized panda bear! Bring your energy and your favorite stuffed bear to toss in the air with the song “Bears in the Air!” Tue. August 6 10:30 am & 1:30 pm* Main Library Plaza Free Kaleidoscope events made possible by: Port of Duluth

*Sign language interpretation provided for the afternoon performance. Performances go on, rain or shine.

Bring your own blankets if desired. Chairs are provided. Parking available in the Depot Lot for $1.

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Storytimes Baby & Preschool Storytime 30 minutes of stories, songs and fingerplays.

Every Thursday 10:15 am Gardening with Children Join us for an engaging hour of stories, songs, and seeds. We will hear stories about the garden, sing songs together, and move our growing bodies. This is a hands-on class, so be prepared to get your hands soiled as you create your own garden to grow at home. *Please bring one or two 2-liter bottles (rinsed clean and labels removed) for use during the class.

Mon. June 10 10:30 am & 6:00 pm Stuffed Animal Sleepover and Storytime Drop off your stuffed animal on Tuesday, June 25 (during the Dollipops!) or Wednesday, June 26 and pick them up during a special Storytime on Thursday, June 27th. Enjoy a snack while watching a video showing all the fun your animals had overnight at the library! No sign up required. *Please note: this is in place of the regular weekly storytime.

Thu. June 27 10:15 am Old MacDonald Had a Banjo The children’s show, Old MacDonald Had a Banjo, imagines a farm full of songs bursting out to entertain, educate, and involve the audience in singing, movement, and silliness. Folk musician Paul Imholte plays the part of Old MacDonald as he sings original and classic children’s songs. During the show, Paul will play fiddle, guitar, hammered dulcimer, autoharp, cello, harmonica, spoons, jaw harp, and, of course, banjo. *Please note: this is in place of the regular weekly storytime.

Thu. July 11 10:15-11:00 am Firefighter Storytime One of Duluth’s heroes from the Duluth Fire Department will read the story. There will also be a fire truck to look at after storytime. *Please note: this is in place of the regular weekly storytime.

Thu. July 18 10:15 am Special Musical Storytime Join us for special storytimes featuring musical guests! Children will enjoy plenty of dancing, singing, and early literacy fun as these storytimes

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are hosted by musical friends of the library. *Please note: this is in place of the regular weekly storytime.

Thu. August 1 10:15 am Terrence Smith Thu. August 8 10:15 am Judy Swedberg Tapetown Storytime Join us for an interactive play space where you can explore all the sights of the city. Visit the Car Wash, send a letter at the Post Office, make a deposit at the Tape Town Bank, plus many other townie activities! Bring your own vehicle or borrow one of ours! *Please note: this is in place of the regular weekly storytime.

Thu. August 29 10:15 am

Kids & Families Mt. Royal Readers’ Guild Want to join a “secret” readers’ guild? Let’s read Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library together & unlock the secrets through puzzles and activities. Join us! Starting Monday, June 10th we’ll meet once a week and read aloud this great book. Books will be handed out while supplies last. *Note the special Tuesday, August 13th date.

Mon. June 10, 17 & 24 2:30-3:30 pm Mon. July 1, 8 & 15 2:30-3:30 pm Tue. August 13 2:30-3:30 pm Mon. August 19 & 26 2:30-3:30 pm Read to a Dog Kids are invited to read a story to a good listener with big ears!

These one-on-one read-aloud sessions with a licensed therapy dog are a great way to practice reading in a comfortable, lowstress environment. Drop-in sessions available on a first come first served basis. Games and activities available while you wait.

Mon. June 17 3:30-4:30 pm Mon. July 15 3:30-4:30 pm Mon. August 12 3:30-4:30 pm Lake Superior Zoomobile: Animals of Minnesota Connect with local wildlife and their cousins while learning how they adapt to our changing seasons! Registration is required to ensure everyone has a chance to see the animals! Two sessions available.

Sign up at duluthlibrary.org or see a staff member.

Tue. June 18 2:30-3:15 pm Tue. June 18 3:30-4:15 pm

Crafternoons for Kids Drop in to Crafternoons for a fun make-and-take craft project, enjoying the company of other crafters.

No experience or sign-up required.

Thu. June 20 2:00-3:00 pm Thu. July 18 2:00-3:00 pm Thu. August 22 2:00-3:00 pm Family-Friendly Friday Movies Beat the heat & enjoy a family-friendly film at your library.

Fri. June 21 10:30 am Ralph Breaks the Internet Fri. July 26 10:30 am How to Train Your Dragon III Fri. Aug 23 10:30 am The House with a Clock in Its Walls The Dollipops Get ready to sing, dance, and laugh with the engaging, highenergy, highly interactive new kids’ show – The Dollipops!

“Dolli” and “Pop” are sisters who have traveled all the way from Sweet Tart City to bring you on a magical and musical road trip that is sure to get kids (and their parents!) moving, grooving, and making memories. From classic beach tunes to current Hollywood and pop hits, Dolli and Pop use music to allow kids the chance to use their imaginations, to sing and dance along, and even to enjoy their very own four and a half minutes of fame!

Tue. June 25 3:30-4:15 pm Bubble Wonders

Bubble Wonders is part science, part art, part inspiration and 100% fun! Combining the art and science of bubbleology with heartfelt lifelessons and encouragement, Geoff Akins-Hannah’s bubble program is full of amazing tricks with ordinary soap bubbles. He blows bubbles inside bubbles, connect bubbles together to make caterpillars, foggy volcano bubbles, etc. Why he even puts kids INSIDE a bubble!

Fri. June 28 2:30-3:30 pm Brave Girls and Wise Women with Rose Arrowsmith DeCoux Hear how Tatterhood battles a band of trolls, Manka solves impossible riddles, and Vasalisa dares to knock at the witch’s door with this storytelling adventure!

Daring heroines reclaim fairytales as fierce, funny, and feminine. Program is for youth ages 7-12, but appropriate and enjoyable for teens, mixed age audiences, and adults.

Wed. August 7 6:00-7:00 pm

Adults Vegan Cookbook Club Share great recipes and meet new friends! Bring one or more vegan cookbooks from the DPL collection, or recipes from the books that you’ve tried or want to try.

Thu. June 6 11:30 am-12:30 pm Thu. July 11 11:30 am-12:30 pm Thu. August 1 11:30 am-12:30 pm Gardening Series - Second Monday of each month, presented

by St. Louis Co. Master Gardeners.

Gardening with Children - Join us for stories, songs, and seeds.

This is a hands-on class, so be prepared to get your hands soiled as you create your own garden to grow at home. *Please bring one or two 2-liter bottles (rinsed clean and labels removed.)

Mon. June 10 10:30 am & 6:00 pm Watering Wisely - Learn how soil texture affects water movement and key ideas on what, when, where, and how to water trees, shrubs, grass, plants. Correct watering will give you healthier plants and help to conserve water.

Mon. July 8 6:00-7:00 pm Humane Critter Control - Deer and rabbits eating all your hand tended plants? Got chipmunks and raccoons? We have suggestions that do not include poisoning and are pet safe.

Mon. August 12 6:00-7:00 pm Senior Moments – Special programs for our seniors, the second Tuesday of each month.

Different But Delicious - What is celeriac and what do you do with it? How do you use Romanesco? What on earth is jack fruit? In this class, you’ll learn about some of the unusual fruits and veggies Whole Foods Co-op has to offer, and the chance to taste many of them. Be prepared to try something new!

Tue. June 11 11:00 am-12:00 pm Gentle Yoga and Stretching - Yoga can help increase flexibility, relax muscles, and reduce anxiety or stress. Wear comfortable clothing that allows for movement.

Tue. July 9 11:00 am-12:00 pm Crafts Aren’t Just For Kids! - Stop by to try your hand at a couple of fun craft projects. No experience required. Drop-ins welcome. All materials are supplied.

Tue. August 13 11:00 am-12:00 pm

Healing the Heart with Forks Over Knives Dave and Cindy Watson tell the story of how Dave is healing from heart disease and quadruple bypass surgery using a low-fat plant-based diet — a story of life, health, and love. Presented by the Vegan Cookbook Club.

Wed. June 12 6:30-7:30 pm Documentaries & Foreign Films Explore your world through documentaries and foreign films.

Wed. June 19 6:00 pm Won’t You Be My Neighbor (doc) Wed. July 17 6:00 pm Shoplifters (foreign/subtitles) Wed. August 14 6:00 pm Three Identical Strangers (doc)

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Storytimes Baby & Preschool Storytime 30 minutes of stories, songs and fingerplays.

Every Wednesday 10:30 am Special Musical Storytime with Terrence Smith Join us for a special storytime featuring musical guest Terrence Smith!

Children will enjoy plenty of dancing, singing, and early literacy fun hosted by a musical friend of the library. *Please note: this is in place of the regular weekly storytime.

Wed. June 12 10:30 am Gardening with Children Join us for an engaging hour of stories, songs, and seeds. We will hear stories about the garden, sing songs together, and move our growing bodies. This is a hands-on class, so be prepared to get your hands soiled as you create your own garden to grow at home. *Please bring one or two 2-liter bottles (rinsed clean and labels removed) for use during the class. Presented by St. Louis County Master Gardeners.

Thu. June 13 10:30 am & 6:00 pm

Old MacDonald Had a Banjo Old MacDonald Had a Banjo imagines a farm full of songs bursting out to entertain, educate, and involve the audience in singing, movement, and silliness. Folk musician Paul Imholte plays the part of Old MacDonald as he sings original and classic children’s songs.

During the show, Paul will play fiddle, guitar, hammered dulcimer, autoharp, cello, harmonica, spoons, jaw harp, and, of course, banjo. Children and adults alike will leave the show singing and enjoying this energetic program. *Please note: this is in place of the regular weekly storytime.

Wed. July 10 10:30-11:15 am

Kids & Families Read to a Dog

Kids are invited to read a story to a good listener with big ears! These one-on-one read-aloud sessions with a licensed therapy dog are a great way to practice reading in a comfortable, low-stress environment. Dropin sessions available on a first come first served basis. Games and activities available while you wait.

Wed. June 12 3:30-4:30 pm Wed. July 10 3:30-4:30 pm Wed. August 14 3:30-4:30 pm

LEGO® at the Library Bring your imagination and the library will supply the LEGO® bricks! For kids entering grades K-5. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

Thu. June 20 3:30-4:30 pm Thu. July 25 3:30-4:30 pm Thu. August 22 3:30-4:30 pm

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The Dollipops Get ready to sing, dance, and laugh with the engaging, highenergy, highly interactive new kids’ show – The Dollipops!

“Dolli” and “Pop” are sisters who have traveled all the way from Sweet Tart City to bring you on a magical and musical road trip that is sure to get kids (and their parents!) moving, grooving, and making memories. From classic beach tunes to current Hollywood and pop hits, Dolli and Pop use music to allow kids

the chance to use their imaginations, to sing and dance along, and even to enjoy their very own four and a half minutes of fame!

Tue. June 25 6:00-6:45 pm Brave Girls and Wise Women with Rose Arrowsmith DeCoux Hear how Tatterhood battles a band of trolls, Manka solves impossible riddles, and Vasalisa dares to knock at the witch’s door with this storytelling adventure!

Daring heroines reclaim fairytales as fierce, funny, and feminine.

Program is intended for youth ages 7-12, but appropriate and enjoyable for teens, mixed age audiences, and adults.

Tue. August 6 6:00-7:00 pm

Adults Movies for Seniors Seniors, join the West Duluth Branch Library and the Evergreen Senior Center for a special summer movie series for Seniors! Register online at www.duluthlibrary.org Welcome to Marwen Tue. June 11

Drama/Fantasy 1:00 pm

Young Victoria Tue. June 25

Drama/Docudrama 1:00 pm

PG-13; 1h 56m

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Western Tue. July 2 1:00 pm

PG; 1h 45m R; 3h 58m

Book Club Tue. July 16

Drama/Romance 1:00 pm

PG-13; 1h 44m

Christopher Robin Tue. August 20

Drama/Fantasy 1:00 pm

PG; 1h 43m

Going in Style Tue. August 27

Crime/Comedy PG-13; 1h 36m 1:00 pm

Gardening Series presented by St. Louis Co. Master Gardeners Gardening with Children - Join us for stories, songs, and seeds.

This is a hands-on class, so be prepared to get your hands soiled as you create your own garden to grow at home. *Please bring one or two 2-liter bottles (rinsed clean and labels removed.)

Thu. June 10 10:30 am & 6:00 pm

Books & Baseball Day with the Huskies Wade Stadium 101 N. 35th Ave W., Duluth

Bring the whole family to Wade Stadium for the Duluth Huskies game! Each child will receive a free book and can go out onto the field before the game to read books with their favorite Huskies players! Clifford the Big Red Dog will also be there.

Kids can receive a free game ticket by attending the Summer Reading Kick-Off on June 18 at the Main Library (see page 6) and signing up for summer reading!

Tickets also available at: www.northwoodsleague.com/duluth-huskies Sun. July 14 2:05 pm gates open 3:05 pm game begins

Watering Wisely - Learn how soil texture affects water movement and key ideas on what, when, where, and how to water trees, shrubs, grass, plants. Correct watering will give you healthier plants and help to conserve water.

Thu. July 8 6:00-7:00 pm Humane Critter Control - Deer and rabbits eating all your hand tended plants? Got chipmunks and raccoons? We have suggestions that do not include poisoning and are pet safe.

Thu. August 12 6:00-7:00 pm

West Duluth Book Club New Members Welcome!

Mon. June 17 Mon. July 15 Mon. August 19

3:00 pm 3:00 pm 3:00 pm

Sign up for our new book list service SelectReads! Get collection-specific newsletters, curate a personalized list of beloved authors, be the first to hear about free library events, and search each and every new item added to the Duluth Public Library catalog!

Sign up at www.duluthlibrary.org

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FRIENDS OF THE DULUTH PUBLIC LIBRARY

Monday, June 10 Members Only Become a Friend to shop early!

10:00 am to 7:30 pm Tuesday, June 11 10:00 am to 5:30 pm Wednesday, June 12 10:00 am to 5:30 pm Bag Sale Thursday, June 13 $5 per bag, select rooms 10:00 am to 3:00 pm

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Build your own home library and contribute to a good cause at the same time!

Friends members can shop the sale a day early! Become a member online at FriendsofDPL.com, or in person at the sale.

All proceeds from the sale go to support the Duluth Public Library to help offer free events to the community.

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Join us for a glittering literary A glittering literary evening with the best and evening in the downtown library! brightest of Duluth, with time to mingle in the stacks.

Fun learning sessions

Eight great speakers on a variety of topics Chef prepared food from local history to preparing food, to Select wines tasting wine and everything in between--all in Local craft beer support of the Duluth Public Library!

Saturday, September 21, 2019 Please join us at the library on 6-9:30pm Saturday, September 21, 2019, 6-9:30pm in support of the Duluth Public Library

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This DPL Summer Event Guide is made possible by the generosity and support of our sponsors:

Questions?

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